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EU launches Energy Regulation Academy in Florence

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Editorial Staff Innovation

The three-year EU-funded initiative is based at the European University Institute.

EU housing proposal could strengthen Florence’s case for limits on short-term rentals

Thursday, September 10, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Florence already restricts new tourist rentals in the historic centre and several surrounding neighbourhoods.

EU Ends EES Flexibility: What Tuscany Travelers Need to Know

Sunday, September 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Travelers arriving in Italy from outside the European Union could face longer waits at airports and border checkpoints from Sunday, September 6, 2026

Iceland and Europe’s Referendum Problem

Monday, August 31, 2026 Marco Bastiani Opinions

Iceland shows once again that European governments cannot escape their responsibilities by appealing to direct democracy.

Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The museum behind Florence Cathedral will open free of charge on 23 May for the European Night of Museums, while the Uffizi will offer €1 evening admission.

Palazzo Buontalenti launches new EUI contemporary art project

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The European University Institute launches OPEN: the project combines contemporary art, academic research and public participation in central Florence.

Europe’s leaders call for stronger defence and strategic autonomy

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Editorial Staff News

From Ukraine to democratic stability: Florence hosts the opening of the European University Institute celebrations, with the full video of the event.

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026 Marco Bastiani Opinions

From the optimism of early integration to recent crises, the history of the European University Institute mirrors the broader trajectory of the European Union.